Day: January 29, 2024

Iran says claims it is linked to Jordan drone attack, deaths of US soldiers are ‘baseless’

11:53 am January 29, 2024

Iran is claiming that accusations of its involvement in an attack that left three U.S. service members dead in Jordan over the weekend are “baseless.” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani also claimed that “resistance groups” in the region do not take orders from Iran, according to Reuters. The remarks come after three American service […]

Putin officially registers as candidate in Russia’s presidential election, expected to extend 24-year reign

11:52 am January 29, 2024

Russia’s election commission on Monday formally registered President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the March presidential election, a vote in which he’s all but certain to win another six-year term in office. Putin, 71, is running as an independent, but he retains tight control over Russia’s political system that he has established during 24 […]

Austria suspends payments to UNRWA amid Israeli allegations UN workers helped, celebrated Hamas

11:16 am January 29, 2024

Austria has become the twelfth country to suspend payments to the United Nations’ Palestinian aid agency (UNRWA), which provides supplies for people in Gaza, amid allegations that some of its workers were involved in the deadly surprise Hamas-led terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7. The aid will remain suspended pending a full investigation into […]

Puzzle quiz! How well do you know these fun facts about tricky mind games?

11:00 am January 29, 2024

Calling all puzzle lovers! National Puzzle Day is celebrated each Jan. 29, and this quiz will test your puzzling skills through 15 fun questions. How well do you know the history of word search puzzles, for example? What about jigsaw puzzles? What about the Rubik’s Cube? Test your knowledge and have some fun in this […]

A privacy win: Amazon limits police access to your Ring camera

11:00 am January 29, 2024

In a bold move championing individual privacy, Amazon Ring has announced a significant policy shift. Starting February 2024, Ring will no longer facilitate police requests for home security footage through its Neighbors app. This decision marks a pivotal change in the balance between security and privacy. Ring, a household name in home security, has faced […]